Selnet Enterprise in Society Awards 2015 And the winners are…

Most Effective Collaboration

And the winner is…

Methodist Action NW

Lancashire has over 100,000 properties standing empty – 40,000 for over 6 months. In response, Methodist Action has delivered an Empty Properties Restoration Programme, working collaboratively with local authorities in Preston, South Ribble and Lancaster. It creates truly affordable, rented homes for anyone in acute housing need who encounter barriers through traditional housing routes.

Highly Commended – Furniture Matters

Enabling Ability Award

And the winner is…

Diane Marie Price at In Di Go

In Di Go’s vision is a society where all children and young people with a disability are able to realise their goals and aspirations, with a right to community inclusive activities and services which supports them and their families. The In Di Go team are dedicated and caring, and work together to produce the best possible outcomes for our disabled children, young people and their families. It is about working together, it takes a bit from everyone to make it work.

Highly Commended – Wonderful Things

Environmental Champion

And the winner is…

Pauline Taylor (Groundwork CLM)

Pauline Taylor is a Senior Ecological Officer and embodies everything Groundwork is all about because she changes places and changes lives. In her work and personal life, she has encouraged hundreds of people to take an active interest in appreciating and caring for their local environment.

Highly Commended – Green Elephant Cooperative

Excellence in Training

And the winner is…

Jobs, Friends & Houses

Training and improving the skill sets and wellbeing of team members underpins all that Jobs, Friends and Houses does. Every member of the organisation – from trainees in recovery to established and experienced tradesmen, and both serving police officers – takes part in training. From community certificates in customer service to BA Hons degrees in health and social care, our team members are improving their knowledge, practical skills and confidence in a variety of ways.

Volunteer of the Year

And the winner is…

Jane Booth (in Di Go)

Jane’s voluntary role has been a lifeline for her and she is going from strength to strength. It has been wonderful to watch Jane grow in confidence and self esteem and for her to go on and begin to believe in herself. Jane is a valued member of the In Di Go team.

Start-up Social Enterprise of the Year

And the winner is…

His Provision CIC

Originally established under the Start Up Lancashire programme, His Provision has rapidly grown to meet the needs of some of the most disadvantaged people in Blackpool. The two women behind it, Jackie and Chris, are just amazing. The social enterprise is an extension of the church-based work they were already doing, providing free meals and food parcels. However Chris and Jackie took it to a whole new level.

Small Social Enterprise of the Year

And the winner is…

Learning Together Northwest Ltd

Learning Together Northwest was set up as a social enterprise in August 2013 and delivers consultancy and training in all aspects of disability awareness, positive role models, positive group work, equality, language and labels, person centred approaches and self-advocacy. All trainers have learning difficulties and are experts in inclusive and person centred approaches, passionate about self-advocacy and great role models for society.

Highly Commended – A Place to Live

Social Enterprise of the Year

And the winner is…

Integrate (Preston & Chorley) Ltd

Integrate has been in existence for 32 years. In that time we have continuously strived to innovate and deliver unique, meaningful services to those with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and autism. Despite the current economic climate we have continued to grow and now employ over 300 staff who support to over 160 individuals.

Highly Commended for SE of the Year – Groundwork CLM

Social Enterprise Champion 2015

And the winner is…

Steve Hodgkins

Steve founded Jobs, Friends & Houses CIC in May 2014 and was seconded, full-time, from Lancashire Constabulary to lead the enterprise. The CIC supports, empowers and employs people in recovery from addiction, offending, homelessness, mental health problems, long-term unemployment or family breakdown. Since its inception Jobs, Friends & Houses has grown from strength to strength. The company saw a £1million turnover its first operational year and today employs 35 paid staff and supports 15 volunteers.